As the Holy Spirit pours over us, we’re able to celebrate all Christ accomplished for us, and all that God accomplishes through us, in Christ. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Fr. Charlie Gordon CSC
7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
As Easter season draws to an end, we are presented with a paradox: we are actually closer to glory when things are at their worst than we are when life seems at its best. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
5th Sunday in Easter, Cycle A
Preparing to bid his apostles farewell, Jesus reminds them of two distinct ways to stay in communion with God. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
From knowing each sheep by name to protecting them with his life, Jesus shows us what a good shepherd should be. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
The Emmaus story reminds us that for all the extravagant words and stories we rightly treasure, it’s simple actions and gestures that make Christ real for us. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
2nd Sunday in Easter, Cycle A
Far from being a sign of exasperation, Christ’s invitation to touch his wounds probably struck Thomas as exactly the kind of thing his dear friend Jesus would say, thus serving to draw him into a more mature faith. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
5th Sunday in Lent, Cycle A
When we find the strength in faith to endure our griefs and disappointments, we find, like Martha and Mary, that God had something even better in store for us all along. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday in Lent, Cycle A
It’s Laetare Sunday, about halfway through Lent, and a good time to answer the same questions posed to the blind man whose sight is restored: who is Jesus to us, and what are we going to do about it? Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday in Lent, Cycle A
As we make our journey through Lent, perhaps today’s readings about living water will open up a crack in our hearts of stone where grace can come gushing in. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A
The transfigured Christ beckons even the loneliest, most wounded aspects of our trembling selves to “Rise, and do not be afraid.” Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%